WORCESTER, MA. August 6, 2008 —The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA) will conduct Public Meetings regarding a proposed fare restructure and increase. These meetings are for the public to provide testimony on the proposed increase. Meetings will be held at the following locations and times:
* Tues., Aug. 12, 2008 at 2pm: Worcester Library, 3 Salem Sq., Worcester
* Tues., Aug. 12, 2008 at 6pm: South Worcester Neighborhood Improvement Corp., 47 Camp St., Worcester
* Wed., Aug. 13, 2008 at 10am: Spencer Town Hall, 157 Main St., Spencer
* Wed., Aug. 13, 2008 at 4pm: Centro Las Americas, 11 Sycamore St., Worcester
* Thurs., Aug. 14, 2008 at 2pm: Millbury Library, 128 Elm St., Millbury
* Mon., Aug. 18, 2008 at 7pm: Brookfield Town Hall, 6 Central St., Brookfield
* Tues., Aug. 19, 2008 at 5pm: Worcester Library, 3 Salem Sq., Worcester
* Tues., Aug. 19, 2008 at 7pm: Worcester Library, 3 Salem Sq., Worcester
* Wed., Aug. 20, 2008 at 7pm: Millbury Library, 128 Elm St., Millbury
| Proposed Fare |
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Proposed Fare |
| Base Fixed Route Fare |
$1.50 |
ADA |
$3.00 |
| 1 Day Pass (Adult) |
$3.00 |
Non ADA – In Town |
$2.00 |
| 1 Day Pass (ED / Child) |
$1.75 |
Non ADA – Out of Town |
$2.50 |
| 10 Ride Pass (Adult) |
$13.00 |
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| 10 Ride Pass (ED) |
$6.50 |
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| 31 Day Pass (Adult) |
$48.00 |
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| 31 Day Pass (ED) |
$24.00 |
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The WRTA is also proposing to eliminate $0.25 paper transfers and zone fares.
Click here for additional details regarding the proposed fare restructure and increase. This information is also available for viewing at the WRTA office at 287 Grove St., Worcester, and at the Customer Service Center at 317 Main St., Worcester.
Written comments may be submitted to the WRTA office at the above address or by email to csfeedback@therta.com by noon on August 15, 2008. |
